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How Leaders Lead with David Novak

How Leaders Lead with David Novak

By: David Novak
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How Leaders Lead gives you a front-row seat to exclusive conversations with the world’s most iconic leaders across business, sports, and entertainment. Hosted by David Novak, Co-founder and former CEO of Yum! Brands, this podcast pulls back the curtain on how top CEOs, founders, and game-changers make things happen. When you tune in, you’ll learn from legends like Tom Brady, Condoleezza Rice, Jamie Dimon, Coach Prime (Deion Sanders), Indra Nooyi, Stanley Druckenmiller, and more. Other guests include: CEO of Starbucks CEO of Target Co-founder of Home Depot and many others... David’s unique perspective and thought-provoking questions distill the wisdom of these leaders into actionable insights you can use to elevate your own leadership game. Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or already leading teams, this show helps you build the confidence you need to lead well.© 2024 David Novak Leadership Inc. All Rights Reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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Episodes
  • 3 More Questions (Ed Bastian) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
    May 12 2025
    On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: Do leaders need to be readily available, or is there a line? What can other leaders learn from how Ed navigated the reinvention of the company? What would you say to leaders facing unimaginable personal or professional hardship about how to keep going when it all feels like too much? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — ⁠⁠Download today in the App Store⁠⁠ Get coaching from David by ⁠⁠signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan⁠⁠. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! ⁠⁠Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast⁠⁠ to ensure you never miss an episode!
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    9 mins
  • #238: Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines – Never stop improving
    May 8 2025
    Ever catch yourself coasting after a big win? That’s the moment today’s guest would tell you to push even harder. In this episode of How Leaders Lead, Delta CEO Ed Bastian shares how he keeps one of the world’s most awarded airlines moving forward—without getting complacent. You’ll see how his mindset of continuous improvement shapes Delta’s culture, sharpens performance, and helps his team stay ahead in one of the world’s most competitive industries. You’ll also learn: One factor that can always differentiate your business The surprising way that product quality shapes your culture An inspiring mindset for anyone who’s in a tough moment What Tom Brady (yes THAT Tom Brady) is teaching Delta Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go ⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.
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    57 mins
  • 3 More Questions (Frank Edwards) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
    May 5 2025
    On this episode of 3 More Questions, you'll hear David Novak's answers to: What happens when a leader’s reputation is attacked for something they may not have even done? If you were Frank's mentor, what would you have told him when he had a major setback in starting his new company? Is there a point where involving the team in too many decisions can actually slow down momentum? ——— GO DEEPER Scale up your leadership skills in 2 minutes a day with the How Leaders Lead app — ⁠Download today in the App Store⁠ Get coaching from David by ⁠signing up to receive his Weekly Leadership Plan⁠. It builds on each podcast episode by offering actionable steps you can take each week to incorporate the learnings from the episode into your leadership style. It only takes about 5 minutes and is a great way to start off your week! ⁠Subscribe to the How Leaders Lead podcast⁠ to ensure you never miss an episode!
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    10 mins

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